James Gavio
West Hollywood,CA
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Stand-In
Super Pumped
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Worked with the Director, Assistant Director, Actors, and lighting crew from rehearsals to individual shots and scenes to film movie and television scripts.
Stand-In Actor
Various Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - Current
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Worked with the lighting, film crew, directors, and actors to set up various scenes for filming TV and movie productions.
- Productions worked on include: Strange Angel, Generation, Jimmy Kimmell's Adopted, Gaslit, Winning Time Lakers Series and others
Background Actor
Various Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - Current
- Acted in [Number] productions, performing alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations..
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
Catering Server
Huntington Catering
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery van carefully to maximize efficiency.
Restaurant Waiter
Hyatt Hotels Corp
Tampa Florida And Long Beach, California, FL And CA
1995 - 2003
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
- Provided 5 Star service to Business and Upscale Diners
Restaurant Waiter
Parker's Lighthouse
Long Beach, CA
2001 - 2005
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Provided 4 Star Dining Experience to Upscale Customers
Restaurant Waiter
Hamburger Mary's
Long Beach, CA
2001 - 2006
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Provided food service with a flair for Gay and Lesbian diners.
- Worked in a fast-paced nightclub environment with quickly changing entertainment.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages
Restaurant Manager
Bay Mexican Foods
Tampa, FL
1992 - 1995
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Retail Department Manager
Boscov's Department Store
Hazleton, PA
1987 - 1990
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
- Managed the Hardware Department in close cooperation with the General Store Management and Buyers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.1987
Timeline
Stand-In
Super Pumped
11.2021 - 12.2021
Catering Server
Huntington Catering
01.2018 - Current
Stand-In Actor
Various Productions
01.2006 - Current
Background Actor
Various Productions
01.2006 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Hyatt Hotels Corp
1995 - 2003
Restaurant Waiter
Parker's Lighthouse
2001 - 2005
Restaurant Waiter
Hamburger Mary's
2001 - 2006
Restaurant Manager
Bay Mexican Foods
1992 - 1995
Retail Department Manager
Boscov's Department Store
1987 - 1990
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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